Andhra Pradesh is preparing for a possible cyclonic storm as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify in the coming days. According to weather information reported on October 25, 2026, the system could develop into a cyclonic storm on Monday, October 26, and strengthen further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, October 27. The weather system is projected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and could cross near Yanam on Wednesday, October 28. Coast

US immigration authorities detained Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Kaushik near Las Vegas on October 22, 2026. The Himanshu Bhau ICE arrest follows intelligence shared by India's Haryana STF, which is coordinating with US agencies to seek the suspects' return for criminal proceedings. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained two Indian nationals wanted in connection with criminal investigations in India. Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Kaushik, also known as Nee

TDP senior leader and former MLA JC Prabhakar Reddy has spoken about his past involvement in faction politics, expressing regret over the violence and urging people in Anantapur district to stay away from political conflicts. Speaking in Yellanur mandal, Prabhakar Reddy acknowledged that he had encouraged factional politics in the past and said he now wanted to distance himself from such practices. He said faction-related violence had claimed lives and caused lasting damage to sever

Ranbir Kapoor Residence Recce Allegations Ranbir Kapoor’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai, has emerged in connection with allegations surrounding the investigation into the Tiger Shroff firing incident. Suspects in the case allegedly surveyed the actor’s home. The claim concerns the suspects’ alleged movements near the property. It does not suggest wrongdoing by Kapoor. The su

Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion in a New Mexico privacy case after a jury found millions of violations involving Facebook user data. The ruling, linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, raises concerns over data protection and corporate accountability. Meta plans to appeal.   Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in New Mexico Privacy Case A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to

Indian-American voters could shape Texas midterms in key suburbs as Sugar Land, Plano and Irving become increasingly important in the November 3 elections. The growing suburban electorate could influence congressional, state legislative and local races, with affordability, education, immigration and public safety among the major concerns. Sugar Land political battleground Sugar Land, southwest of Houston, is home to a substantial Indian-

Janasena is facing organizational challenges as it prepares for its first full-scale local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. Questions have emerged over the party's handling of seat-sharing expectations and the rejection of nomination papers of some candidates over reported technical errors. Seat-Sharing Expectations Disappoint Janasena Cadre Ahead of the elections, expectations reportedly grew among sections of the Janasena cadre that the party could re

A festive Dandiya celebration at MVSR Engineering College in Hyderabad ended in tragedy after a large metal lighting structure collapsed onto students on October 17, 2026. The accident claimed the life of first-year engineering student Sona Narayan Das and left several others injured. The incident occurred at the college campus in Nadergul, Rangareddy district, raising serious concerns about safety arrangements during large student gatherings.

Austrian Airlines bomb threat forces emergency landing in Sofia after a Tel Aviv-Vienna flight carrying 51 passengers and six crew members was diverted to Bulgaria. Authorities evacuated everyone safely, while a MiG-29 escorted the aircraft and security teams began searching the Airbus A320. Sofia emergency landing An Austrian Airlines flight travelling from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia on Sunday after the crew r

Popular music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Kavya Maran are preparing for their wedding celebrations in November 2026. After months of speculation about their relationship, the news gained official attention when Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's office announced details of their upcoming wedding reception. According to the Chief Minister's official X account, the reception will take place in Chennai on November 21, 2026. The announcement has attra

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to celebrate Navaratri, one of Hinduism's most significant festivals honoring the divine feminine. Families dressed in colorful traditional outfits participated in prayers, devotional singing and Garba dancing, turning the temple into a vibrant center of faith and cultural celebration. The festivities brought together children, parents, grandparents

PM Modi Canada visit set for December 11-12, 2026, as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to deepen the India-Canada strategic partnership. Modi and Mark Carney are targeting progress on CEPA trade negotiations, energy and technology cooperation, security and people-to-people ties. India-Canada strategic partnership Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Canada on December 11-12, marking another significant step in the improving relationship

Rashmika Mandanna has launched Project Annapurna, a grocery-support initiative aimed at helping 400 families across South India manage everyday household expenses. Announcing the effort in a social media video, the actress said she wants families to spend less on essentials and put the money they save toward their future. Rather than offering one-time assistance, Rashmika plans to support 400 families at a time for three months each, continuing the initiative o

A routine investigation into suspected cross-border drug smuggling turned into a major security operation after Rajasthan Police discovered explosives and weapons allegedly delivered by drones from Pakistan. The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), working with the Border Security Force (BSF), recovered approximately 7.75 kg of suspected RDX, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two Turkish-made pistols and hundreds of cartridges near the India-Pakistan

A dramatic behind-the-scenes video from Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming film Gunmaaster G9 has sparked questions about safety during an action sequence. The footage shows an SUV flipping before landing on a black van, apparently close to where the actor is standing. The clip is said to be from the film’s climax shoot. While its appearance has prompted concern, the footage alone does not establish that Hashmi narrowly escaped an accident or that the stunt malfuncti

Saudi strikes Yemen as Houthi attacks hit Riyadh and Aramco, marking a sharp escalation in the Yemen conflict. The Saudi-led coalition says it targeted Houthi-linked facilities, while missile interceptions, the Aramco Dhahran attack and Red Sea security concerns have raised fears of wider disruption. Saudi strikes Yemen oil facilities The Saudi-led coalition carried out strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after renewed attacks ag

Pakistan leads UN-backed Borrowers' Platform on sovereign debt as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb takes charge of its Governing Council. The role puts Islamabad at the centre of discussions on Pakistan debt management, external debt servicing and developing country debt reform. Pakistan debt management Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Governing Council of the Borrowers' Platform, an initiative designed to give developing

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, during their Chennai promotional visit for Ranabaali. Deverakonda subsequently shared photographs of the interaction on X and expressed his appreciation for Vijay. Describing it as their first meeting, the Telugu actor said Thalapathy Vijay had become a favourite after just one interaction. The photographs added a persona

Panama Hit by 6.1 Earthquake After Powerful October 9 Tremor, with another shallow quake shaking the country's south on October 12 local time. The latest tremor comes as emergency teams repair damaged roads, inspect buildings and deliver supplies following Friday's destructive earthquake. Panama Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.1 earthquake around 6:20 p.m. Monday, October 12, or 4:50 a.m. Tuesday

GV Prakash Kumar may have taken over music duties for Pocket Novel, the upcoming film directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja and starring Vijay Sethupathi. Speculation emerged after Ilaiyaraaja, who was initially announced as the composer, was absent from the team details shared following the completion of filming. An industry source quoted in the original coverage stated that GV Prakash is now composing the music and that Ilaiyaraaja is no longer associated with the project. However,